Atencion primaria
-
Multicenter Study
[Implantation of a program for polymedicated patients within the framework of the Galician Strategy for Integrated Chronic Care].
A total of 22.8% of citizens in Galicia are older than 65 years and, compared with the Spanish population as a whole, they represent a more elderly population with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases. The SERGAS 2014 strategy and the Galician Strategy for Integrated Chronic Care envision the development of a specific program to improve the health and quality of life of older polymedicated patients. ⋯ The program to improve the quality of care provided to chronic polymedicated patients in Galicia is a timely and necessary initiative, given the high percentage of the population with multiple comorbidities receiving polymediation. The program has clear benefits: the quality of prescription and patient safety improved due to the reduction in the number of medications administered and the detection of potentially inappropriate prescriptions.
-
Multicenter Study
[Validation of a prognostic model for polypathological patients (PP) in Primary Health Care: "PROFUND STUDY-AP"].
to validate the PROFUND index in PP in Primary Health Care (PHC). ⋯ The PROFUND index is a good indicative tool in the stratification of 2-year mortality risk polypathological patients in PHC.
-
Multicenter Study Observational Study
[Evaluation of satisfaction with telemedicine devices and with the results of the care received among chronic patients. The ValCrònic program].
To evaluate patient satisfaction with the ValCrònic program, telemedicine devices, and the results of the care received after a 2-year follow-up. ⋯ The ValCrònic program promotes self-care among patients.
-
Multicenter Study Observational Study
[The management of atrial fibrillation and characteristics of its current care in outpatients. AFABE observational study].
To provide insights into the characteristics and management of outpatients when their atrial fibrillation (AF) was first detected: diagnosis, treatment and follow-up in the context of the public health system. ⋯ Most patients with newly diagnosed AF made a first contact with Primary Care, but around half were sent to Hospital Emergency departments, where they were treated with an antiarrhythmic and/or oral anticoagulation.
-
Multicenter Study Observational Study
[Epidemiology of community-acquired pneumonia].
To determine the incidence rate, hospital admission, their mortality related factors in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults in Gipuzkoa. ⋯ The incidence of CAP was 8.3 cases per 1000 inhabitants per year. Just over one in four CAP required hospitalization and 2.7% of patients with CAP died. Only age was related to mortality.